While some of our customers have brakes which seem to have an eternal life, we find others have worn their brakes down to the last millimetre well before their time.  The former group of people are deservingly proud of themselves as they smile smugly over yet another good brake report.  They are generally the more mature, conservative type of drivers who like to spend their money on other things besides brakes.  Here are a few of their secrets…

• Get yourself off to a good start by asking for quality brake pads.  Shopping around for the cheapest brake service probably won’t save you money in the long run, instead stick with a local mechanic that you trust.
• Remember it’s a brake pedal, not a footrest.  When you are finished braking, take your foot away from the pedal.  The more you ride your brakes the quicker you wear down your brake pads and rotors.
• Regular stomping on the brakes can be worse than constantly riding them.  If you have a habit of jumping on the brakes in a panic, then it might be a good idea to re-assess how much space you should leave between yourself and the driver in front.
• Take note of the brake report when you have your car serviced.  If your mechanic has recommended new brake pads before your next service, then don’t wait until you hear the screeching sound of metal on metal to book it in.  Healthy rotors can be damaged by worn out brake pads which will leave you with more to fix.
• If you carry a little junk in the trunk, leave it behind.  This probably only applies to utes that can carry significant weight, but the formula is that the more weight in the vehicle the harder the brakes work. 

All in all, there are a lot of driving habits that can influence how your brakes wear. It’s being aware of and limiting them that will save you money in the long run.  When the time comes to service your brakes we will give you options such as having your brake rotors machined on the car instead of replacing them, whenever possible.  It’s always good to see customers get the best value.  Drive safe